Board Engagement Report

23 January 2014

By Strategic Risk

A lack of alignment between a board and its C-suite executives can inhibit the board’s ability to deliver high-level strategy and functionality. Properly aligning a board with its top executives, including those in a risk management function, can be very difficult for a board facing time constraints, according to the survey.

The StrategicRISK survey also revealed respondents feel there is a risk that boards simply fall into a “box ticking compliance approach” which can easily become a cultural norm. “Board engagement needs commitment and dedicated time to drive value,” as one respondent said.